Paragraph 31 I1

No stage of the authorised development is to commence until it has been established by existing or further survey work whether any European protected species or nationally protected species is present.

Where a European protected species is shown to be present, that stage must only be commenced following appropriate consultation with Natural England and after any necessary licence has been obtained from Natural England pursuant to F1regulation 55 (licences for certain activities relating to animals or plants) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

“European protected species” has the same meaning as in F2regulations 42 (European protected species of animals) and 46 (European protected species of plants) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.